AWS CLI MCP Server vs Localstack

In-depth architectural comparison of the AWS CLI MCP Server and Localstack MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose AWS CLI MCP Server when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Choose Localstack when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Cloud Platforms domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).

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Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	AWS CLI MCP Server Cloud Platforms	Localstack Cloud Platforms
Summary	Python MCP server for AWS CLI inspection and operations	MCP server for LocalStack AWS services, enabling AI agents to interact with local AWS infra.
Category & Scope	Cloud Platforms	Cloud Platforms
Quality signal

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "aws-cli-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mdev-aws-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "localstack": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@giovane.martins/localstack"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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